Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Vilamoura Marina featuring a bay or harbour

Vilamoura Marina

Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.

Vilamoura Marina
Marina Beach showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Vilamoura Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vilamoura Beach during your travels in Vilamoura? Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Vilamoura Beach
Quinta do Lago Golf

Quinta do Lago Golf

Enjoy a round of golf in Almancil at Quinta do Lago Golf. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Quinta do Lago Golf
Garrao Beach

Garrao Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Garrao Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vale do Garrão. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Garrao Beach

Loule Castle

Loule Castle is just one of the places to see in Campina de Cima, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.

Loule Castle

Loulé Municipal Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Loulé Municipal Market during your trip to Campina de Cima.

Loulé Municipal Market

Activities

Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets

Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets
Loulé Market - Neo-Arabic Style

Secrets of the Algarve: Guided Tour

AU$143
per adult
Secrets of the Algarve: Guided Tour
Benagil Secrets

Benagil Adventure: Jeep and Boat Tour with Wine Tasting

AU$117
per adult
Benagil Adventure: Jeep and Boat Tour with Wine Tasting
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

AU$708
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Insonia Cave and Dolphins Speedboat with Transport

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour with Transport

AU$95
per adult
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour with Transport
Condor de Vilamoura sailing along the Algarve coast

Full-Day Cruise around Algarve and Albufeira in Portugal

AU$117
per adult
Full-Day Cruise around Algarve and Albufeira in Portugal
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Our pick of the best Centro Histórico Hotel Deals

Loule Jardim Hotel

Loule Jardim Hotel

3 out of 5
Praca Manuel de Arriaga, Loulé
The price is AU$295 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$295
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (600 reviews)
"It was okey."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Loule Jardim Hotel
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$205 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$205
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is AU$231 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$231
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Ve"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is AU$938 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$938
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (693 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the resort. The staff were excellent. The facilities are really well looked after. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. The beach was beautiful. Some others have complained about the price of food and drink and I guess in comparison to other parts of Portugal it may seem ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

4 out of 5
Av. do Estádio, PO Box 2445, Albufeira
The price is AU$271 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$271
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Go to Old Town! 100x better than the strip."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$345 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$345
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean, modem hotel with good sized rooms. Location was excellent, in the old town. Bus station was next to hotel but there was no noise or problems, rather it was a bonus for being able to get around. Included breakfast was generous with lots of variety on offer."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

AP Eva Senses
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Histórico

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Cerro do Mocho

While there might not be top attractions in Cerro do Mocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park.

Cerro do Mocho
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Concelho

While Concelho isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Concelho
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Apra

Apra might not have many top sights, but Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Apra
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Varejota

Varejota might not have many top sights, but Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Varejota
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Brotual

While Brotual may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf.

Brotual
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Parragil

While there might not be top attractions in Parragil, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf.

Parragil

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